Sunbeam ST6810 User Manual

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.

VitaSteam Electronic

Programmable Food Steamer

Instruction Booklet

ST6810

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1

Features of your VitaSteam Electronic 2

An introduction to Steam Cooking 4

Using your VitaSteam Electronic 5

For Best Results 6

Guide to the Instant Steam Function 7

Guide to Water Levels 7

Guide to using the Steaming Trays 8

Guide to using the Rice Bowl 8

Care and Cleaning 9

Cooking Times

Vegetables 10

Rice, Grain & Cereals 12

Fish & Seafood 13

Poultry 14

Eggs 15

Recipes 16

Contents

Important instructions – retain for future use.

Sunbeam are very safety conscious when

designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.

• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.

• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.

• Close supervision is necessary when your appliance is being used near children or infirm persons.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven. Do not place on top of any other appliance.

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.

• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance by unskilled persons, some appliances are ‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such appliances should always be returned to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for adjustment or repair if required.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.

• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,

please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR

SUNBEAM VITASTEAM ELECTRONIC.

• Ensure your steamer is used at least 50cm (half a metre) away from a gas flame or electric element.

• Do not operate the steamer on an inclined surface.

• Do not move or cover the steamer while in operation.

• Do not immerse the base of the steamer in water or any other liquid.

• Use your steamer well away from walls, curtains and cupboards that may be affected by steam.

• Do not use your steamer in confined spaces.

• Remover the cover away from you after steaming.

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6 cup capacity rice bowl

The separate rice bowl cooks 6 cups of cooked, light and fluffy rice every time.

3 steaming trays

Enables you to cook your entire meal using one appliance. Steam meat and seafoods in the lower tray, then add the upper trays to steam nutritious vegetables. The steaming bowls are shatter resistant to prevent breakage. Trays can also have the bases removed to allow for larger foods.

Neon ON/OFF light

Indicates when the appliance is steaming.

Features of your VitaSteam Electronic

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External water fill hole

Allows you to add water to the steamer without removing the steaming trays.

Removable drip tray

Collects the fats, juices and condensation during steaming, and is removable for easy cleaning.

Water level indicator

External water level indicator allows you to see the water levels at all times.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sunbeam VitaSteam electronic food steamer. You will now be able to enjoy the benefits and convenience of steam cooking.

Steaming is one of the healthiest cooking methods available, as it requires no fats or oils. Steaming ensures that fruit and vegetables retain vitamins and minerals required for a balanced diet. Meats such as chicken can be gently steamed to retain their flavour and tenderness, while the fats drain away.

Steaming is also gentle, as the food never comes in contact with the cooking liquid, ensuring that it retains its shape, colour and texture.

An Introduction to Steam Cooking

Before using your VitaSteam Electronic for the first time, wash the steaming bowls, rice bowl, lid and drip tray in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Operate the steamer for 15 minutes using a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 cups water in the reservoir.

Note: You may notice a slight odour during this first operation. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not affect the performance of your steamer.

1.Fill the water reservoir above the ‘MIN’ water level and no higher than the ‘MAX’ water level.

Note: Use only clean water in your VitaSteam Electronic. Do not use wine, stock or other liquids.

2. Put the Removable Drip Tray in place.

Note: Do not operate the Steamer without the Removable Drip Tray.

3. Place food to be steamed without sauce or liquid into the steaming bowls and place on the Power Base. If steaming with sauce or liquid, use the rice bowl and place inside one of the steaming bowls.

4. Replace the lid.

5. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power outlet and turn the power on.

6. To set the Timer turn unit on by pressing the Power button.

00:00 will appear on

the LCD screen.

7. Press the “SET” button once and the word “STEAMER” will appear on the LCD screen. An automatic cooking time of 10 minutes will appear. To change this time use the MIN (minutes) and HR (hours) buttons to change cooking time to the desired cooking time. There is a maximum cooking time of 3 hours 59 minutes. Once the cooking time has been chosen

the unit will turn on automatically after 5 seconds. The neon cooking light will go on to let you know that steaming has commenced. 5 beeps will sound when the selected time has elapsed and the steamer will automatically go to a “KEEP WARM” function.

Note: If the water in the Steamer runs out before the cooking has finished the unit will sound a continuing beep and the Neon light will blink. See section on the Automatic Boil dry sensor setting on page 6.

8. Using oven mitts or a cloth, remove the lid by tilting it away from you to ensure steam is safely released without scalding. Hold the lid over the steamer to allow the condensation to drain into the unit before removing completely. Remove the plug from the power outlet after use.

9. Remove the steamer tray/rice bowl and serve the food.

Note: Use caution when handling the base of the unit and steamer/rice bowl as these will be hot.

Delay Start

You can delay your cooking process by up to 30 minutes. This helps you to get all food ready in advance and the Steamer will start itself once the desired time has been selected.

1. Turn unit on by pressing the Power

00:00 will appear on the LCD screen

2. Press the “SET” button once and the word “STEAMER” will appear on the LCD screen. An automatic cooking time of 10 minutes will appear. To change this time use the MIN (minutes) and HR (hours) buttons to change cooking time to the desired cooking time. There is a maximum cooking time of 3 hours 59 minutes.

Using your VitaSteam Electronic

For Best Results

The cooking times stated in this booklet are a guide only. The steaming time required for specific foods is affected by the following:

• The size, quality and the temperature of the food.

• The degree to which you like your food cooked.

• The temperature of the water used for steaming.

To ensure good results using your VitaSteam Electronic, follow these simple tips: –

• Remove food soon after the steaming cycle is completed. Food will continue to cook slightly with the keep warm function.

• Food should be arranged evenly in all steamer bowls. Foods of uniform size will steam at a similar rate.

Using your VitaSteam Deluxe (continued)

3. Press the “SET” button again, and the word “TIMER” will appear on the LCD. Press the MIN (minutes) button to the desired delay time. There is a maximum of 30 minutes that this function can be used for. Once the delay time has been chosen the unit will turn on automatically after 5 seconds and the delay countdown will begin. Once the delay time has finished the Steamer will start the cooking process.

Keep warm function

The steamer is fitted with a “Keep Warm” function. Once the selected cooking time has finished the Steamer will beep 5 times. The unit will automatically go to the “Keep Warm” function where the Steamer will switch itself on and off releasing a small amount of steam at a time to keep your food warm. The Steamer will stay in the “Keep Warm” setting function for 1 hour. After 1 hour the Steamer will beep 3 times and the Steamer will turn off.

Automatic boil dry sensor setting:

The Steamer is fitted with an automatic boil dry sensor which switches off the heating element if the base is accidentally switched on empty or boils dry. If this occurs a continuing beep will sound and the Neon light will blink. If cooking, the timer will stop. Refill water through the spout and press the “SET” button to recommence the cooking process. The timer will continue with the remaining cooking time left on the LCD.

The VitaSteam Deluxe features an Instant Steam Function that will enable steam to be generated in as little as 30 seconds. For this feature to operate you must place the Removable Drip Tray with instant steam sleeve in position.

The Sleeve concentrates a small amount of water around the Exposed Heating Element, quickly bringing it to boiling temperature to produce steam, rather than heating all of the water in the reservoir.

The Sleeve has a small cut out in the bottom to allow water to flow into the contained water area.

For more efficient steaming we recommend that the appliance is always operated with the Removable Drip Tray with instant steam sleeve in position.

Guide to Instant Steam Function

Guide to Water Levels

Your VitaSteam Electronic relies on the water reservoir being full of water to operate. Fill the water reservoir with clean water only. The water level must be between the ‘MIN’ (500ml) and ‘MAX’ (1000ml) markings.

When continuously cooking food with your steamer ensure that the water level does not fall below the ‘MIN’ marking (500ml).

If this does occur your VitaSteam Electronic is fitted with an Automatic boil dry sensor. See previous page for more details.

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